Display package for compacts



Jan. 30, 1968 B. N. sTRAzZA DISPLAY PACKAGE FOR COMPACTS Filed June 21, 1965 FIG. 3

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INVENTOR BRUCE N. STRAZZA fw F 5% ATTORNEY United States Patent 3,366,227 DISPLAY PACKAGE FOR COMPACTS Bruce Niel Strazza, Montclair, N.J., assignor to Union Camp Corporation, a corporation of Virginia Filed June 21, 1965, Ser. No. 465,380 4 Claims. (Cl. 206-4519) ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A display package for a cosmetic container having a body and lid, said package having front and rear leaves with an aperture in the front leaf to receive the container part, locking tab means including first and second locking members on each of the leaves respectively adjacent their bottom portions and a strap which spans the aperture on the inner side of the front leaf bearing against the container body part resting on a platform between the front and rear leaves with the container lid being above the strap. Locking tab means are provided on the leaves to separate the leaves in setting up the package for display and in one embodiment, the locking tab includes a support portion for the container part.

This invention relates to a dis-play and shipping package particularly adapted for displaying compacts used in feminine make-up, although the invention is not limited to this particular type of merchandise.

It is a primary object of this invention to provide a display package for a compact wherein there is provided excellent visibility for the compact so that the particular color or colors employed, design, and indicia on both front and rear of the compact may readily be viewed.

It is another object to provide a display package for a compact that is effective to securely hold the compact without dislodgment and still permit examination of the compact and its contents without removal from the card.

It is a further object to provide a display card for a compact wherein the compact may easily be inserted or withdrawn.

It is a further object to provide a display package for a compact wherein no permanent securing means such as staples, stitching or glue are used in the actual securement of the compact permitting more than a single insertion and withdrawal of the compact for purposes such as close inspection.

It is a further object to provide a display package for a compact wherein the preferred embodiment may stand upright on a horizontal surface or be hung upon a hook or the like.

Other objects and advantages will become apparent from the following description and claims taken in conjunction with the drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a front view of the preferred embodiment with the compact in position;

FIG. 2 is a developed plan view of the inside of the preferred embodiment;

FIG. 3 is a sectional view on line 33 of FIG. 1 without the compact in position;

FIG. 4 is a partial developed plan view of a second embodiment of the invention; and

FIG. 5 is a sectional view similar to FIG. 3 of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 4.

The preferred embodiment shown in FIGS. 1-3 will now be described. The display package 1 generally comprises a rear leaf 6 and a front leaf 8 having a crease 10 therebetween and is adapted to be folded so that the leaves 6 and 8 are overlapped. The package as seen in FIG. 1 has a compact 2 in position.

The leaves are provided with locking tabs 18 and 28 which are adapted to be interfitted in the manner shown 3,366,227 Patented Jan. 30, 1968 in FIG. 3 so as to separate the lower mid portions of the leaves 6 and 8 by a distance equal approximately to the length of the tab portion 32 or 26 as seen in FIG. 3.

The tab 18 on the front leaf 8 is provided with a crease 20 and the tab 28 on the rear leaf 6 is provided with creases 24 and 27 and slits 29. It is seen that the rear tab 28 in the assembly takes a general U-shape configuration with the rear leaf 8 and is bent so as to extend through slot 16. The front tab 18 is bent on crease 20 so as to lie upon the portion 26 of the rear tab 28.

Provided on the front leaf 8 is a tab 7 which is adopted to be folded over on the crease 9 for the purpose of adhesively securing the leaves into overlapping position. The tab, as shown in the figures, only extends a relatively short distance along the side edge of the leaf. However, it may be formed so as to extend along the entire length of the side edge. The tab 7 may be folded so as to be on the inside surface of the back leaf 6, or it may be folded over the side edge of the back leaf 6 and adhesively secured to the rear surface of the leaf 6.

In addition, the leaves may be adhesively secured along a relatively narrow strip along the top margins of the leaves if desired. In addition the leaves should be secured together by a band of adhesive or other means above the compact to prevent it from sliding between the leaves and allow easy access to the catch on the compact.

The front leaf is formed with a large cut-out 14 through which the compact 2 is to be inserted. Although shown generally circular, it may be of any configuration such as square, or rectangular or the like dependent upon whether the compact is square, rectangular or another configuration. Extending upwardly into the cut-out is a tab 30 having a pair of generally parallel creases 31 and 33 and an intermediate portion 32. The portion 32 may be generally horizontal, but is preferably inclined upwardly slightly from front to rear as seen in FIG. 3, the purpose of which will be explained hereinafter. Said portion 32 plays a significant role in this invention since, as seen in FIG. 1, it forms a shelf for supporting the compact 2.

The front leaf 8 is provided with a strap element 4 secured at the end portions thereof to the inside surface thereof. The strap may be secured by any suitable method dependent in part by the particular material employed for the strap, and may alternately be secured to the rear leaf. For example, the strap may be secured using a suitable adhesive, staples, or by a conventional heat-sealing technique, the last-mentioned method being preferred in this invention. The strap element is positioned so that it underlies part of the large cut-out 14 as seen in FIG. 1 and overlies either partly or entirely a second cut-out 12 formed in the rear leaf 6. The cut-out 12, although shown as being circular, may be of any desired configuration such as square, oblong, rectangular or the like, as desired.

To prepare the blank with the previously secured strap 4, as seen in FIG. 1, for the reception of a compact, an adhesive is applied to the tab 7 or to the side marginal edge portion (either front or rear) of leaf 6. Adhesive may also be applied to the top marginal edge portion of either leaf 6 or 8 as described above. The blank is then folded along crease 10 and top 7 is folded over into position against leaf 6 and the adhesive is allowed to set. The tabs 18 and 28 of the first embodiment are then interfitted, and tab 40 is inserted in slots, in the case of the second embodiment, as will later be explained. The package is now ready for the insertion of a compact.

The strap 4 is a major feature of this invention and is adapted to be disposed between the lids of a compact with the compact in a closed condition. The strap thus overlies the rear lid and underlies the front lid so that the compact clamps itself upon the strap.

To permit the compact to be in a closed condition the strap must be of a very thin flexible material. It may be either opaque, translucent, or transparent, but preferably transparent. It may be of a configuration other than rectangular, as shown in the drawings, such as strand-like, arcuate or oblong, for example, and the shape is dependent in part upon the construction of the compact. In general, any shape may be chosen for the strap that provides effective holding characteristics. Preferably, the strap is of a thin guage (1-20 mils) flexible plastic or cellulose derivatives, (cellulose ester, cellulose, ethylcellulose, regenerated cellulose, etc.). Additionally, the strap may be secured to the leaf 8 such that it has a degree of slack so as to provide for the distortion thereof by the compact in clamping thereon. This again would depend upon the material employed for the strap since some materials stretch more than others. Thus, the slack would not be as critical.

The remainder of the package of the remainder of integral construction. The material of the remainder of the package may be cardboard, although another material such as a suitable flexible plastic or cellulose derivative may be utilized.

The construction of the preferred embodiment is such that it may stand upright on a horizontal surface or be hung vertically due to the provision of the aligned apertures at the top of the package. The particular configuration of the slots 16 and 22 provide downwardly extending extensions as seen in FIG. 3 which aid in supporting the package upright. Dependent upon the particular dimensions of the tab 40 of the second embodiment, this construction could also have the same dual capacity.

The second embodiment in FIGS. 4 and 5 will now be described. This construction is generally similar to the first embodiment except that the tabs 18 and 28 are substituted by a pair of slots 34 and 36 having a pair of creases 38 extending therebetween. Also provided is a tab 40 having a pair of crease lines 44 and 46 much like the tab 30 of the first embodiment. As seen in FIG. 5, the tab 40 extends through the slot 34 and then back through the slot 36. The tab serves to provide a shelf portion 42 and in conjunction with the slots serves as an interlock.

The display package is adapted for use with compacts of any type having a pair of lids such as the hinged-lid type. The procedure for inserting the compact will now be described. The compact, e.g. of the hinged-lid type, is held in one hand and the package is held in the other hand with a finger extending through hole 12 and pushing against strap 4 so as to ush it outwardly and form a space between the leaf 6 and the strap. Thus it is seen the hole 12 has a second function in addition to that of a viewing aperture. The portion of the rear lid opposite to the hinge is then inserted into this space and pushed upwardly. The hinged portion of the compact is then pushed inwardly along the shelf portion 32 or 42 of the tab. When a snug fit is realized the front lid is clamped down upon the strap thus closing the compact and effecting a secure hold. The opposite procedure is followed for withdrawal.

It is thus seen that the slight incline of the tabs 32 and 42 provide a snug fit by providing a wedging effect and will take care of minor discrepancies of manufacture.

It is also contemplated, within the scope of the invention, to support a compact within a display package of the type described herein except that the shelf aspect of this invention will be eliminated. If this were the case tab 30 of the first embodiment would be eliminated completely and in the second case the compact would not necessarily have to reach the shelf portion 42. In both cases tabs of different configurations may be provided to separate the mid portions of the leaves 6 and 8 and to provide the interlock function. Also contemplated is the provision of a slot or slots in the leaf 6 of the first embodiment to better retain the tab 30 from being pushed downwardly.

I claim:

1. A display package for articles having a top lid and a container part having an open end, said display package comprising a rear leaf and a front leaf joined to said rear leaf along at least two marginal side portions and disposed in superimposed relationship, a first aperture formed in said front leaf for reception of said article and spaced from the bottom of said front leaf, locking tab means disposed between said leaves including a first locking member located near the bottom of said front leaf and a second locking member near the bottom of said rear leaf, said locking tab means separating the bottom portions of said leaves respectively, a platform between said front and rear leaves supporting the container part which is placed between said front and rear leaves with said open end facing the aperture, and a strap secured to one leaf and underlying portions of said aperture in said front leaf and overlying said rear leaf, said strap having its inner surface in contact with said open end of the container part while the top lid of the container overlies the outer surface of said strap, thereby clamping said article to the strap.

2. A display package as claimed in claim 1, wherein a second aperture is formed in said rear leaf providing means for viewing the rear of the article and for providing access to said strap for raising same forwardly for the insertion of said article.

3. A display package as claimed in claim 1, wherein said platform comprises a separate tab which projects from the bottom portion of the aperture and which is folded inwardly to underlie said container part.

4. A display package as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first locking member comprises a tab which is formed on the bottom edge of said aperture and projects therefrom, said second locking member comprising a locking slot, said projecting tab adapted to be inwardly folded along crease lines transverse to the width thereof to position the end of the tab for insertion into said locking slot and thereby support the container part with the top lid located above said strap.

References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,752,655 4/1930 Scherotto 248-174 2,019,250 10/ 1935 Collins 206-4531 3,179,246 4/1965 Rosenburg 20678 3,184,046 5/1965 Berg 20645.14 3,249,213 5/1966 Palmer 206-4531 FOREIGN PATENTS 452,620 11/1948 Canada. 987,099 4/ 1951 France.

MARTHA L. PRICE, Primary Examiner. 

